Non-Renewable Energy Resources Factsheet

Non-Renewable Energy Resources Factsheet

Natural resources used for heat and electricity include non-renewable energy sources such as coal, crude oil, natural gas, and nuclear fuel. This document explains fossil-fuel formation, coal types, petroleum geology, and nuclear fission—helping educators decide if it fits Earth science or environmental science curricula. A plain text version is available at Non-Renewable Energy Resources.

Topics

  • non-renewable energy
  • fossil fuels
  • coal formation
  • petroleum geology
  • nuclear fission
  • hydrocarbons
  • greenhouse effect
  • carbon cycle
  • energy production
  • sedimentary processes
  • radioactive decay
  • electricity generation
  • environmental impact